Christmas Crown, from £25This playful crown, by Oeuf NYC, doubles as an ear warmer, keeping mother and child happy.Available at Oeuf.

Kick off the coolest yule countdown with the Lego Star Wars advent calendar for 2012, starring Darth Maul as you've never seen him before! With a mini play figure treat to build each day, how will the master builders fare against Playmobil's merry

a fun and playful countdown to the season, with a pint-size play figure for each and every day. This year's Playmobil cast includes a Pirates' Treasure Cove, complete with skullduggery and scallywags; a snow-capped Forest Winter Wonderland, complete

by high street label, H&M, on the site.The release of the playful All for Children collection marks the first time that H&M has been sold anywhere other than it’s own retail sites.Don't miss watching the fun, fashion film made using the collectionRead more

-by-side. The Melissa and Doug, a US brand which is gathering recognition, classic wooden kitchen will encourage imaginative play. Whereas the Leapster Innotab2, tipped to be just as popular this year, will encourage the imagination but in a different way. Both, however

and tartan with bold red and white patterns for a cosy effect, while it's Decadence range plays with gold and glitter-tipped details to add some sparkle to the festivities.But the look likely to catch most eyes is House of Fraser’s take on Shabby Chic, where

trainers and playful hi-tops. We also spotted a great combination of sequin shorts with a forest green jumper - a funky alternative to party dresses. Don't miss... our video straight from the Next Christmas 2012 catwalk show

of sharing with the family and friends still plays a key role in this determinedly modern chocolate shop, with eye-catching chocolate centerpieces and huge party boxes. Quirky ideas such as tiny mince pie-shaped chocolates and Tiddly Reindeer will appeal

can create models from. Seedling’s design-your-own superhero cape set, aeroplane and fashion sets solidify Harrods' desire to support old-fashioned play. Deglingos animals are Harrods’ wild card suggestion, while firm favourite Barbie makes a festive

(yes, the world of fashion is already looking ahead to the festive season) winter wonderland. The collection encapsulates everything from enchanting dresses and playful colours for the girls to charismatic, dapper designs for the boys.This collection